First Up - The Podcast, Monday 8 June

First Up - The Podcast, Monday 8 June

From First Up Podcast by RNZ

June 7, 2026 · 42 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the need for more plasma donations in New Zealand, highlights a cycling victory, and covers sports news.

On today's First Up pod: the NZ Blood Service needs more plasma and have relaxed the rules around who can donate blood; the Red Rocket conquers the red clay of Roland Garros and we speak to Kiwi cyclist Ben Oliver after his dramatic win at the Tour de Wallonie in Belgium. First Up - Voice of the Nathan.

People in this episode

Host: Nathan

Guest: Ben Oliver

Topics covered

  • blood donation
  • cycling
  • sports news
  • plasma donation
  • Roland Garros

Keywords

  • NZ Blood Service
  • plasma donation
  • Ben Oliver
  • Tour de Wallonie
  • Roland Garros

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NZ Blood Service

Places: Roland Garros, Belgium

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